Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic V5 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+
Comparison between Honor Magic V5 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and ZTE.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Honor Magic V5 is the more versatile pick: its 7.95″ foldable display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and telephoto camera set it apart from the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+. The Nubia makes sense for those who prioritize 165 W charging and a conventional 6.8″ screen.
The Honor pairs a Snapdragon 8 Elite with a 2,202,004 AnTuTu score, while the Nubia has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and scores 1,752,151. Its 7.95″ LTPO AMOLED display reaches 5,000 nits, versus 6.8″ OLED and 1,300 nits on the Nubia; the Red Magic has higher vertical resolution at 2,480 px versus 2,352 px.
The Honor adds a telephoto camera missing from the Nubia, optical image stabilization, and a main camera with an f/1.6 aperture against f/1.8. Its 5,820 mAh battery tops the Nubia’s 5,000 mAh, but charging is 66 W versus 165 W; the Honor also supports wireless and reverse wireless charging. The Nubia counters with 89% usable surface versus 85%.
Honor Magic V5
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ is better for those who prioritize 165 W wired charging and a conventional 6.8″ display.
ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+
The Honor Magic V5 is better for those who want a more versatile camera, with a telephoto lens, optical stabilization, and an f/1.6 main aperture.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Magic V5, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.7 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 8.9 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic V5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,820 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3
ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 165 W
- against 66 W
- Usable Surface
- 89.1 %
- against 85 %
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,480 px
- against 2,352 px
- Wi-Fi Features
- Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
- against Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.32 GHz Best value | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,202,004 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 cores at 4.32 GHz and 6 cores at 3.53 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, and 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 5,798 | — |
Design
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Red | Black, Transparent |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 145.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 156.8 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 217 g Best value | 230 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Leather, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP58, IP59, IPX9 | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, Aviation Aluminum Middle Frame |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Drop Test Count | 70 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 4.1 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,820 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 165 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h 48 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 181:196 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits Best value | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 7.95″ Best value | 6.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,172 px Best value | 1,116 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,352 px | 2,480 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, LTPO, Mohs Level 4, 4320Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Secondary Display | One Billion Colors |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.43″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | 5,000 nits | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Satellite Connectivity | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Magic V5 | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MBH-N49, MHG-AN00, MBH-AN10 | — |
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